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Is Clovis, New Mexico Safe?

Population 37,127 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 37,127, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Clovis earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,647 per 100K.

Clovis Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClovisNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.0332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2232.52123.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1647.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate512.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

250.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2233/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clovis

Violent crime in Clovis is below the national average. The rate of 272.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2232.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,647 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clovis Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,647
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft512
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Clovis Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clovis
272.0
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clovis
2232.5
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clovis Safety

Is Clovis safe?
Not especially. Clovis earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clovis?
250.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2232.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clovis safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clovis's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,647 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clovis?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clovis generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clovis police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clovis?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clovis's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Clovis compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Clovis ranks behind about 86% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Clovis to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Clovis?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.5 per-thousand rate put Clovis below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clovis?
272.0 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (65), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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